The New Standard For Sonic Performance
Our Concept 40s are elegantly slim floor standing loudspeakers that have set the new standard for sonic performance at their price. Like its award-winning little brother, the Concept 20 bookshelf speakers, the Concept 40’s unparalleled soundstage and sheer musicality is achieved by incorporating outstanding drive units into a lacquered, Gelcore™ ultra-low resonance cabinet.
"The level of insight is very impressive. Not only are we treated to bags of detail, it’s also an extraordinarily clear sound. Then there’s the consistency to the way the Concept 40s handle all parts of the frequency range. Tonally, it’s the same Q Acoustics sound we know and love. That means a smooth, highly refined presentation that trades outright excitement for an easy listening experience."
What Hi-Fi?
"Tall Story - Once upon a time, there was a little speaker that grew into a big one. David Price tells the tale of Q Acoustics’ new Concept 40"
Hi Fi Choice
"For $1200, one gets floorstanding speaker with a pair of five inch woofers and a one-inch tweeter, a cabinet that is free of audible resonances, can be driven by a low-powered amplifier, integrated amp, or receiver, is full-range, and performs well-outside its price-class with its rather neutral, musical sound. The Q Acoustics Concept 40 is not only a bargain; it is a darn good speaker."
Enjoy The Music
"Another fine speaker from this relatively new speaker company, the Q Acoustics Concept 40s offer fantastic value for money and more than a mere glimpse into the world of the proverbial high end. Pleasingly musical and with the ability to follow the peaks and flows of musical performances unhindered, with transparency and a distinct lack of congestion, these speakers should slot into any system with ease. With gorgeous looks and their easy to listen to, well-balanced and detailed sound, they’re bound to be a welcome addition to any home."
Witch Doctor
"Q Acoustics promised budget loudspeakers with excellent qualities and they justify as much. Sound quality is high in relation to the price, and the looks and finish are a bonus if high gloss white or black fit into your interior. Although the choice between the Concept 40 and 20 should not be about looks. If you prefer to play big orchestras, big bands or electronica that needs more bass and slam the Concept 40 is a better choice. Easy to position in a room even though they are bass reflex types with a port in the back. The low end is tight and controlled and won’t disappoint."
Ear Review
Breaking out of the traditional British speaker design concept isn’t always easy, yet Q Acoustics has taken a different path successfully, creating in the Concept 40s a mini tower that can image and create a big soundstage. Since apartment/ condo living requires acoustic com- promises, the fact that the Concept 40s aren’t picky about placement makes them a practical option. And for $1,199 a pair, you can’t go wrong. Highly suggested!
Tone Audio
The low-distortion drive units incorporate powerful oversized magnets to ensure wide dynamics and an ultra-fast transient response. With 90 dB sensitivity and a normal impedance of 8 ohms, the Concept 40 is easily driven by any good quality amplifier.
Allowing you to enjoy rich, deep beautiful sound.
The visual aspects of the Concept 40 floor standing speakers even serve a purpose! The elegant tripod stand allows the speakers to achieve perfect rigidity and floor contact, and the aluminum fascia plate is part of an assembly that clamps a butyl rubber sheet to the front panel to reduce cabinet resonance further. The Gelcore™ Cabinet Construction, where two layers of MDF, are separated by a bespoke, resonance absorbing, non-setting adhesive which converts the kinetic energy and disperses it as heat. This allows the drive units to simply reproduce music, unencumbered by the level of cabinet induced distortions found in conventional designs.
What Is Gelcore™?
Created and designed for music lovers who want to enjoy performances at their very highest quality. Featuring our revolutionary Gelcore™ construction, which allows you to enjoy amazing high-end sonic performances at an affordable price. The cabinet within a cabinet design, binds the inner and outer made of MDF enclosures, separated by a bespoke, resonance absorbing non-setting adhesive, allowing the kinetic energy from the drive units to be dispersed as heat. This dramatically reduces distortion and allows the individual drive units to deliver their optimal performance, pure clear and soul-stirring sound.
Stunning to Hear, Stunning to See
These striking floorstanding loudspeakers are available in multi-layered lacquered black or white finishes.
Specifications
- Enclosure Type: 2-Way Reflex With Double Woofer
- Bass Unit: 2 x 125mm
- Treble Unit: 25mm
- Frequency Response: 53Hz – 22kHz
- Nominal Impedance: 8ohm
- Minimum Impedance: 4ohm
- Sensitivity: 90dB
- Recommended Power: 25 – 150w
- Crossover Frequency: 2.3kHz
- Dimensions H/D/W: 972 x 388 x 288 mm /38.3 x 15 x 11.3″ Cabinet
- Full Dimensions H/D/W: 980 x 390 x 305 mm /38.6 x 15.3 x 12″ Overall
- Weight: 18.5kg /40.8 lb
- Sold In: Pairs
- Finishes Available: Lacquered Black Gloss / Lacquered White Gloss
- Warranty: 5 Years
What's In The Box
- 2 x Concept 40 Floorstanding Speakers
- 2 x Speaker Grills
- 2 x Glass Floor Outrigger Stands
- 8 x Outrigger Stand Screws
- 4 x Floor Spikes
- 4 x Floor Spike Locking Nuts
- 8 x Rubber Spike Protectors
- 4 x Bi-wire Linking Plates
- 2 x Port Bungs
- 1 x Manual
